---
title: "Canton Depot - VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Canton Depot - VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550fe

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating under a sub-central government authority regulated by Welsh devolved regulations, has awarded the Canton Depot – VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works contract. This project involves construction work to facilitate the installation of a Brake Pad Measuring System at the Canton Depot, with the aim of enhancing the functionality of railway equipment. The procurement followed an open method, below the threshold for open competition, and the contract was awarded to Cairns Cross. The award phase is complete as of 7th October 2025, and the contract is active, commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 1st April 2026. The address for this project is in Pontypridd, UK, with the category focusing on works.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction work, installation services, and the supply of railway equipment components such as brakes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in railway infrastructure and mechanical installations, stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The focus on automatic measurement systems aligns with ongoing technological advancements in the railway sector, encouraging innovation and competitiveness in these fields. The project not only supports infrastructural growth but also invites businesses to contribute to a critical utility service development in the region.

## Notice

There is a requirement to provide enabling works to facilitate the installation of a Brake Pad Measuring System (BPMS) at Canton Depot, the installation of the BPMS will be delivered by Siemens MRX, these enabling works ensure the BPMS installation functionality. The BPMS will automatically measure the TfWRL rolling stock when entering onto depot from the Mainline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062878-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | £145,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAIRNS CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34322000 - Brakes and brake parts
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 12:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062878-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034091-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062878-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034091-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/4400996401978D8F1498
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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